Art III: Negative Space

How do I find negative space?

The correct approach to negative space drawing involves observing the shapes formed between different parts of the object(s).

By drawing the background spaces or shapes between the edge of the object and the opposing edge or boundary, the positive form of the object is left “un-drawn”, resulting in a correct negative space drawing. This is the reverse of what we usually do when we draw, but will help us become better at drawing by: